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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,617.40, 24,926.10 and 13,688.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,617.40, 24,926.10 and 13,688.44 is: 20,532.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,617.40 : 24,926.10 = 13,688.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,617.40/24,926.10 = 13,688.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,617.40x = 24,926.10 × 13,688.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,617.40x = 341,199,424.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,199,424.28/16,617.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,532.66

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